Innovative Surgery Helps Horse Beaten With Baseball Bat
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ARGYLE (CBSDFW.COM) - A therapy horse for abused children named Spirit, who was severely beaten with a baseball bat by his previous owner is on his way to recovery.
Assistant professor of surgery at Oklahoma State University's Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Dr. Michael Schoonover performed an innovative procedure to straighten Spirit's leg.
"Spirit had a significant angular limb deformity so his foot really twisted inward underneath him and he couldn't bear weight on the limb at all," said Dr. Schoonover.
Spirit is now owned by Ranch Hand Rescue -- a nonprofit group out of Texas. Earlier this year, the rescue organization contacted Dr. Schoonover about doing the surgery on the horse.
"Spirit has a gift. He gives children and adults hope. It's amazing to watch," said Bob Williams, president and CEO of Ranch Hand Rescue. "Even the veterinary students here have fallen in love with him. One student told me that it gave her great hope that she may change the lives of horses one day. How beautiful is that?" asked Williams.
Ranch Hand Rescue has paid for all the procedures that Dr. Schoonover and his team have performed. They accept donations and anyone wanting to help with Spirit's care can click here to donate.
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